Sheikh Hasina's Son Reveals Her Plan To Return To Bangladesh For Elections

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country once the newly established caretaker government decides to hold elections, according to her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy.

Hasina fled to India on Monday after weeks of deadly protests forced her resignation. A caretaker government, led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday and is responsible for organizing the upcoming elections.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who is based in the US, told the Times of India, "For the time being, she (Hasina) is in India. She will go back to Bangladesh the moment the interim government decides to hold an election."

The Awami League, Hasina's party, is not part of the interim government, which was established following a student-led uprising against her long-time rule. This uprising led to her resignation after nationwide violence resulted in approximately 300 deaths and thousands of injuries.

Hasina is currently residing in a safe house in the New Delhi area. Indian media reports suggest she might seek asylum in Britain, though the British Home Office has declined to comment on this.

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar mentioned on Thursday that he spoke with his British counterpart about the situation in Bangladesh but did not disclose any details.

Joy also stated that he would consider entering politics if necessary, saying, "I am sure the Awami League will take part in the election and we might even win."